Oh how this makes me smile! Every so often a commercial comes along that is truly noteworthy. May I present... The man your man could smell like.
2/25/10
2/21/10
Let me count the ways
I love her.
I love how she screams "doggy" each time she sees Riley or Lexi
I love that when I make a new sound with my mouth and she watches with intrigue, and then tries it herself
I love how excited she gets and the way she reaches for me right before I take her out of her crib.
I love the way she says "aaaah-ooooh" when she purposely drops things
I love the way she cuddles against my shoulder when she's tired
I love how she insists on turning the pages every time I read to her
I love moments where we share a fit of laughter , both giggling uncontrollably.
I love how she loses her breath and then giggles when I swing her
I love that she looks right at me as she drops food on the floor, rhythmically, one piece at a time
I love to hear her squeal each time I "chase" her up the stairs
I love how excited she gets each time she hears the Disney sound
I love to hear her contagious laughter when I kiss her neck or raspberry her tummy
I LOVE the way she grabs onto my leg when she wants me to hold her
I love to hear her babble when she wakes up from a nap
I love watching her stare at her fingers, as she moves them in awe
I love watching her discover and learn
I love how proud she is of herself each time she starts plunking the keys on the piano
I love how she squirms when I change her diaper
I love how she plays with my hair when I rock her to sleep
I love hearing her say "momma"
I love to see her "dance" when she hears music
I love her playful squeals when I scare her
I love how she wants to be with me every minute
I love how she looks up at me when I start the vacuum, knowing that I"ll hold and "protect" her
I love dancing with her
I love how she immediately cries and throws a fit when take something away from her
I love the way she holds her hand out to me, fingers spread
I love watching her in a peaceful sleep
...How I love her
I love the way she says "aaaah-ooooh" when she purposely drops things
I love the way she cuddles against my shoulder when she's tired
I love how she insists on turning the pages every time I read to her
I love moments where we share a fit of laughter , both giggling uncontrollably.
I love how she loses her breath and then giggles when I swing her
I love that she looks right at me as she drops food on the floor, rhythmically, one piece at a time
I love to hear her squeal each time I "chase" her up the stairs
I love how excited she gets each time she hears the Disney sound
I love to hear her contagious laughter when I kiss her neck or raspberry her tummy
I LOVE the way she grabs onto my leg when she wants me to hold her
I love to hear her babble when she wakes up from a nap
I love watching her stare at her fingers, as she moves them in awe
I love watching her discover and learn
I love how proud she is of herself each time she starts plunking the keys on the piano
I love how she squirms when I change her diaper
I love how she plays with my hair when I rock her to sleep
I love hearing her say "momma"
I love to see her "dance" when she hears music
I love her playful squeals when I scare her
I love how she wants to be with me every minute
I love how she looks up at me when I start the vacuum, knowing that I"ll hold and "protect" her
I love dancing with her
I love how she immediately cries and throws a fit when take something away from her
I love the way she holds her hand out to me, fingers spread
I love watching her in a peaceful sleep
...How I love her
2/20/10
Mommy's Birthday Girl
Gracie Ann.
Life's greatest gift.
Evidence of God's love.
I will never forget the first time I held you in my arms, and the unwavering resolve I gained in that very moment; That my life belonged to you. As that first cry escaped your lips a surge of joy consumed my entire body and I knew life would never be the same. I am so grateful for that fact. You have made me better. You have made me stronger. You have given me every reason to live, and fulfilled the complete measure of my creation. Happy first birthday my little Angel. Mommy loves you.
Photos by MaryKim Photography
Life's greatest gift.
Evidence of God's love.
I will never forget the first time I held you in my arms, and the unwavering resolve I gained in that very moment; That my life belonged to you. As that first cry escaped your lips a surge of joy consumed my entire body and I knew life would never be the same. I am so grateful for that fact. You have made me better. You have made me stronger. You have given me every reason to live, and fulfilled the complete measure of my creation. Happy first birthday my little Angel. Mommy loves you.
Photos by MaryKim Photography
2/9/10
Gracie's first step! (yes, STEP)
My baby girl just took her first step! One. Just one. lol
The last few days she's gotten brave and is constantly standing on her own for long periods of time, but she has yet to muster up the courage to take a step. Well I tricked her, and I tricked her good. (Isn't that what every loving mother does? Trick her kids)?
She was standing on her own and I reached out my hand as if I was about to walk with her. She reached for me and I pulled away by just an inch or two. She stepped towards me ALL ON HER OWN, and in that same moment realized what she had done and dropped to her knees, a bit startled at her accomplishment.
I was cheering ecstatically, as she looked at me bewildered, yet slightly pleased with herself.
Would she do it again? No sir. She's smarter than that. "Fool me once..."
I will have to come up with a new trick. Maybe next week.
Stay tuned. :)
The last few days she's gotten brave and is constantly standing on her own for long periods of time, but she has yet to muster up the courage to take a step. Well I tricked her, and I tricked her good. (Isn't that what every loving mother does? Trick her kids)?
She was standing on her own and I reached out my hand as if I was about to walk with her. She reached for me and I pulled away by just an inch or two. She stepped towards me ALL ON HER OWN, and in that same moment realized what she had done and dropped to her knees, a bit startled at her accomplishment.
I was cheering ecstatically, as she looked at me bewildered, yet slightly pleased with herself.Would she do it again? No sir. She's smarter than that. "Fool me once..."
I will have to come up with a new trick. Maybe next week.
Stay tuned. :)
2/8/10
HAPPY NEW BEGINNING
Today marks what would have been my 8th wedding anniversary. As I sit here typing, I look out my window and can't help but smile. It's a GORGEOUS day! The sun is brightly shining and every bit of snow is melted. (This is a good thing, until I realize my backyard is full of an entire winter's worth of dog-poo, waiting patiently to be picked up).
I have lunch with my sister today. In an hour, infact. Mexican food. Always appropriate for a fiesta. I'm so grateful for her consideration and look forward to some serious grub. She's my only sibling near-by and has really reached out to me through my divorce, always with impeccable timing.
Since this anniversary fell on a weekday I "celebrated" over the weekend. A dear friend took me out and planned an incredible experience - with less than a days notice.
The day began with
a surprise visit to the spa, as he informed me I was getting the "princess package" and would be pampered from head to toe. WAS I EVER! Facial, scalp treatment, manicure, pedicure, hot-stone massage and make-up application. If you've never had a hot-stone massage may I suggest, nay insist, you put it on your "to do" list. Awwwwesome! He waited patiently for HOURS while the pampering proceeded. It was fun to have him by my side, entertaining the "older" women during my manicure, all of whom joked incessantly that he give their husbands lessons in how to treat a woman.
After hours of indulgence, we headed north for a "reservation" he had made. A reservation? In Ogden? We stopped for some quick food along the way, and pretty much inhaled it to avoid being late. Now I was REALLY curious what the reservation was for.
Skydiving. That's right. Skydiving. A vertical wind tunnel that just might have provided me with the most fun I ever had. ...EVER! (The company didn't hurt either). I think the package consisted of two "jumps," but every time I'd leave the tunnel my friend would look at me and motion, "One more?" To which I could never resist. After 30 minutes of this, we decided we'd better call it a day, mostly because my body was shaky from the new sensation. He was so good to me, insuring I enjoyed as many jumps as I could handle. I learned how to have proper form, how to turn, how to rise up and fall quicker, and how to do a front flip and back flip. It was INCREDIBLE!!! I'm hooked, to say the least. He got me the video, so I'll be posting in on here once I figure out how.
During each jump I tried to keep my mouth shut, but I just couldn't help but laugh and yell. Needless to say, I had slobber going EVERYWHERE. I felt sorry for my instructor lol. I laughed over it for hours and the natural high persisted for days. I MUST go again... the sooner the better!
To top off the day my friend surprised me with flowers. Lilies. They're my favorite flower, and have taken on new meaning since my divorce. I cried.
I have lunch with my sister today. In an hour, infact. Mexican food. Always appropriate for a fiesta. I'm so grateful for her consideration and look forward to some serious grub. She's my only sibling near-by and has really reached out to me through my divorce, always with impeccable timing.
Since this anniversary fell on a weekday I "celebrated" over the weekend. A dear friend took me out and planned an incredible experience - with less than a days notice.
The day began with
a surprise visit to the spa, as he informed me I was getting the "princess package" and would be pampered from head to toe. WAS I EVER! Facial, scalp treatment, manicure, pedicure, hot-stone massage and make-up application. If you've never had a hot-stone massage may I suggest, nay insist, you put it on your "to do" list. Awwwwesome! He waited patiently for HOURS while the pampering proceeded. It was fun to have him by my side, entertaining the "older" women during my manicure, all of whom joked incessantly that he give their husbands lessons in how to treat a woman.After hours of indulgence, we headed north for a "reservation" he had made. A reservation? In Ogden? We stopped for some quick food along the way, and pretty much inhaled it to avoid being late. Now I was REALLY curious what the reservation was for.
Skydiving. That's right. Skydiving. A vertical wind tunnel that just might have provided me with the most fun I ever had. ...EVER! (The company didn't hurt either). I think the package consisted of two "jumps," but every time I'd leave the tunnel my friend would look at me and motion, "One more?" To which I could never resist. After 30 minutes of this, we decided we'd better call it a day, mostly because my body was shaky from the new sensation. He was so good to me, insuring I enjoyed as many jumps as I could handle. I learned how to have proper form, how to turn, how to rise up and fall quicker, and how to do a front flip and back flip. It was INCREDIBLE!!! I'm hooked, to say the least. He got me the video, so I'll be posting in on here once I figure out how.
During each jump I tried to keep my mouth shut, but I just couldn't help but laugh and yell. Needless to say, I had slobber going EVERYWHERE. I felt sorry for my instructor lol. I laughed over it for hours and the natural high persisted for days. I MUST go again... the sooner the better!
To top off the day my friend surprised me with flowers. Lilies. They're my favorite flower, and have taken on new meaning since my divorce. I cried.
D&C 84: 81-85. For, consider the lilies of the field, how they 
grow, they toil not, neither do they spin; and the kingdoms of the world, in all their glory, are not arrayed like one of these. For your Father who is in heaven, knoweth that you have need of all these things. Therefore, let the morrow take thought for the things of itself. Neither take ye thought beforehand what ye shall say; but treasure up in your minds continually the words of life, and it shall be given you in the very hour that portion that shall be meted unto every man.
This "anniversary weekend" was the perfect example of my needs being met in the very hour. And today continues to be an example of such. I am BEYOND GRATEFUL for good friends and family.
As was written on the card with my flowers: "Happy New Beginning." New beginning indeed.
grow, they toil not, neither do they spin; and the kingdoms of the world, in all their glory, are not arrayed like one of these. For your Father who is in heaven, knoweth that you have need of all these things. Therefore, let the morrow take thought for the things of itself. Neither take ye thought beforehand what ye shall say; but treasure up in your minds continually the words of life, and it shall be given you in the very hour that portion that shall be meted unto every man.This "anniversary weekend" was the perfect example of my needs being met in the very hour. And today continues to be an example of such. I am BEYOND GRATEFUL for good friends and family.
As was written on the card with my flowers: "Happy New Beginning." New beginning indeed.
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